He's here now and it doesn't matter if he wins this tournament or not, as long as he can get some more matches in, then it will serve its purpose.

sonatinca

04-25-2005, 07:23 AM

Good luck, Gaston!!!
We'll cheer for you!!!!!

Vale

04-25-2005, 06:45 PM

What's up? Is he playing very badly, or is Hernrych inspired??? :devil:
Well, at least he saved the second set!
VAMOS!!!!!

Betty

04-25-2005, 06:59 PM

at the end he won..but 3 set :eek: :eek: Vale have U seen the match? 7-6 5-7 0-6 strange score....but:
Vamos Gaston ;)

Vale

04-25-2005, 07:07 PM

WE WON, THIRD SET 6-0!!!
If you're a pessimist you have to think he showed a lot of weakness, but if you're an optimist you can think of how he managed to overcome almost a match-point to win the third set 6-0. :D I'm inclined to adopt this attitude: he didn't give up when he was playing badly and kept on fighting!
I hope this will make him stronger for the next match! :cat:

Vale

04-25-2005, 07:10 PM

Vale have U seen the match?
No, Fox Sports will only start to show the matches on Thursday! Perhaps it's better for my health :D

Choupi

04-25-2005, 07:11 PM

Wow! Gaston loves to have us worried, doesn't he? I was folowing the livescores and the 1st set, I told myself taht both players were testing each other. When Gaston lost the tie-break, I thought that he had to lift his head up high and keep on fighting. That's what he did, but not as I was expecting it to happen. Until the end of the 2nd set, I was biting my nails so hard!!! :confused: And then came the delivrance, he hasn't let any other game to his opponent... :worship: :worship: :worship:

I'd compare Gaston with a car that needs some warm-up to get efficient... ;)

Betty

04-25-2005, 07:13 PM

No, Fox Sports will only start to show the matches on Thursday! Perhaps it's better for my health :D
incredible, but Italian tv don't trasmit Estoril open :mad: :mad: U know.."they must ready for Rome" :rolleyes:

Choupi

04-25-2005, 07:15 PM

As for Barcelona, we'll get the semis and the final. Well, the happy ppl who have either the cable or the satellite. The others will keep on whining on the livescores...

User id 7816

04-25-2005, 07:22 PM

hmm guess Hernych was inspired but its only a guess, or Gaston just played a lazy match and maybe next one will be easier :devil: i havent seen tabara so i dont know but vamos Gaston :bounce:

Vale

04-25-2005, 07:27 PM

I'd compare Gaston with a car that needs some warm-up to get efficient... ;)
That's a very good simile! :clap2:
I was feeling so confident about this match that I went off to the banks in my lunch-hour, leaving Gastón 2-0 in the first set, and when I returned (late) I found he was about to lose the match! :eek: He has no compassion for us poor fans. We give him so much love and attention, the least he could do is look after our welfare! ;)

Choupi

04-25-2005, 08:05 PM

He has no compassion for us poor fans. We give him so much love and attention, the least he could do is look after our welfare! ;)
Vale, to be honest, following a guy who will win his matches so easily and who'll be so predictable doesn't interest me! I prefer some spice!!!! But hopefully, I don't suffer heart pbs...

User id 7816

04-25-2005, 08:25 PM

we're always sure to have increased heart-beat in almost all of Gastons matches, more often than with other players, but thats the fun part hehehe :devil: :p

RogiFan88

04-25-2005, 08:31 PM

Gaston, you little Argie teaser... good thing you won today!!

Sommarsverige

04-25-2005, 08:41 PM

Must have been a very close match, but so happy that he has won ;)

Choupi

04-25-2005, 11:04 PM

Gaston doesn't appear on Tuesday's Order Of Play. Our poor ill-treated nerves will have some rest... ;)

Vale

04-26-2005, 03:02 AM

I want to share with you my friend Victor´s analysis:

BACK FROM THE JAWS OF DEATH

I´m glad that GG has won. On the one hand, the way that he won makes me very happy, but on the other hand it also worries me.

I´m thrilled that he managed to turn around a match that was in trouble, in really deep trouble.

But I can´t help being worried that he should have to feel at death´s door before saving the situation. There´s a lot of merit in lifting a match-point, but it´s very risky. The real problem is that he´s constantly exposing himself to these situations. Fundamentally, he reaches these situations because he throws away a heap of break points in each set. He keeps getting into difficulties with games where he´s leading 40-0 and ends up fighting in a deuce.

If my memory doesn´t deceive me, this is the first toughly-fought match this year that he´s won, or one of the few. Perhaps he was needing the sensation of winning a match in this way. There´ve been too many matches that he´s lost by a hair. Hrbaty in Australia, the first set against Agassi in the Nasdaq, Ferrero the other day, etc...

Last year, after quite a bad season on clay, he needed to win a ferocious 5-set battle against Cañas in the first round of Roland Garros to end up winning the tournament. I hope this match has been the "alarm clock" he needed.

Action Jackson

04-26-2005, 07:26 AM

Hahaha, that was a close match.

Why do things the easy way? The best thing is that he found a way to win when he wasn't playing as well as he can.

Action Jackson

04-26-2005, 12:43 PM

Here is a soundfile in English after Gaston's match.

http://www.estorilopen.net/

Go to Audio

justClaudia

04-26-2005, 07:39 PM

Hey everyone!

I was so tired yesterday..that I counld't even come here. All I wanted was my sweet bed!!
Gaston's match was terrible - my poor heart..I mean there was a moment there when I really thought he was gone.
But he fought..and won..and I believe that's what matters at the end of the day.

Btw, I took the most winderfull picture of him with my younger Brother...The kid was so nervous - standing by the side of the RG winner!! And Gaston was so sweet ,there's no word to describe this guy..he is amazing really!

Take care everyone!

Action Jackson

04-26-2005, 07:42 PM

Thanks Claudia for that, you need to learn to except all the peaks and troughs when there is a Gaudio match live, it does things to people.

Choupi

04-26-2005, 07:47 PM

Thanks Claudia! :) I bet you've had a blast. True that a Gaston's match is hard for the nerves...but that's what makes it interesting to watch! I wish I was there with you, to cheer for him...but my time will come, in less than 1 month. :D

Sommarsverige

04-26-2005, 07:53 PM

Claudia, thanks for the report :hug:

I can really understand what you are describing, this word is great and makes so many people happy ;)

justClaudia

04-26-2005, 08:06 PM

You're very welcome guys!

Actually I am used to suffer with David , yes..but to suffer live, right there on the spot it's insane! But sure it's exciting..Gaston's game is exciting!

Choupi - you should have come!! I miss having a Gaston fan by my side to support him.
But the crowd loves him..I'm sure RG as something to do with that!

Sleeping time...tomorow is another crazy day!!

See you all later!

Choupi

04-26-2005, 08:13 PM

Choupi - you should have come!! I miss having a Gaston fan by my side to support him.
But the crowd loves him..I'm sure RG as something to do with that!
Don't tempt me Claudia! :devil: The crowd loves him, that's good. And maybe it has sthg to do with his RG title. But not only...He has a seducing style when he plays. You get emotional when you watch him play. How do you think he received that gift from the crowd in RG, when he was 2 sets down in the final? They made the wave because they wanted that match to continue, but not only for that. Compared to Coria's style, they had chosen their fave...And now that he has won that title, the way he did, for sure that crowds everywhere welcome him with their arms wide open. He's just a special guy... :p

justClaudia

04-26-2005, 08:18 PM

Don't tempt me Claudia! :devil: The crowd loves him, that's good. And maybe it has sthg to do with his RG title. But not only...He has a seducing style when he plays. You get emotional when you watch him play. How do you think he received that gift from the crowd in RG, when he was 2 sets down in the final? They made the wave because they wanted that match to continue, but not only for that. Compared to Coria's style, they had chosen their fave...And now that he has won that title, the way he did, for sure that crowds everywhere welcome him with their arms wide open. He's just a special guy... :p

Very true Choupi!!

He is trully a special guy.He is a good person..and you can tell that,don't even need to talk much with him. If I was his fan..now I'm totally surrended to him .

Ok..now I'm really going to bed!
This place...ohh God I can't never leave!!

Choupi

04-26-2005, 08:20 PM

Have sweet dreams Claudia! :wavey:

Vale

04-26-2005, 08:37 PM

He is trully a special guy.He is a good person..and you can tell that,don't even need to talk much with him. If I was his fan..now I'm totally surrended to him.
Claudia, thanks so much for posting your impressions! :angel: I'm glad he has the crowd on his side because he's a guy who feels that warmth and grows with it.
Enjoy yourself in the coming days!!! :wavey:

:lol: I can imagine how nerve-racking seeing a Gastón match live can be. Especially if it turns out to be like this past one ;)! Glad you had a good time, Claudia! And maybe you could show us that pic of GG with your brother? :)

jasmine(usa)

04-27-2005, 12:12 AM

Good luck to Gaston in his next match. :D Let's hope this next win will be a little easier.

RogiFan88

04-27-2005, 03:18 AM

Muito obrigado, ClaudiaM!

Thank you for your experience fr today!

Enjoy tomorrow while we cheer for Gaston!

Vale

04-27-2005, 04:45 PM

The match is about to start!

VAMOS GASTON!!!!!!!!!! :cat: :cat:

Choupi

04-27-2005, 04:57 PM

Yep! Go for it Gaston! :p

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 05:10 PM

It looks like a breakathon

2-1 to Gaston and no one has held serve.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:16 PM

Hehehe! Gaston's won his first game on his serve, confirming his break. He's leading 3/1 now...

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:22 PM

3/2. Both players have finally succeeded to hold their serve...I prefer following the livescores here, because that thread with the gamblers is pissing me off. Most of the posters there are only following Lopez vs Montanes. So I feel a bit lonely over there. I know that here, there will be others, cheering for Gaston, with me! :p

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:26 PM

4/2 for Gaston! :)

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:31 PM

The 4th break point has been the good one! Gaston broke him again! He's leading 5/2 now. :) He'll serve for the set.

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 05:32 PM

5-2 Gaston

Just get through this match as painlessly as possible.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:35 PM

36 minutes and 1st set for Gaston. 6/2 :worship: Keep on this good job man!

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 05:36 PM

Play your own game Gaston that's all it takes.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:40 PM

A 2nd set as the 1st one, and I'll be more than happy!!!!! :p

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:42 PM

1st game and 1st break for Gaston. He's leading 1/0. Hope he'll hold his serve now.

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 05:44 PM

As long as he gets through to the quarter finals.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:48 PM

Break confirmed. He saved a break point against him, and is leading 2/0.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 05:52 PM

2/1

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:06 PM

After saving several break points, 3/1 for Gaston. :)

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:09 PM

Damn it feels good! :p 2nd break. Gaston leads 4/1! :p

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:12 PM

5/1 :worship:

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:18 PM

Tabara saved 2 match points, but the 3rd one has been lethal. Final score 6/2 6/1 in 1.18h... :worship:

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 06:18 PM

He won very easily, can't say too much about that except he is in the quarters and has a day off on Thursday.

He know plays the pretty one Feli Lopez.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:19 PM

Where are you all? I feel a bit abandoned right now... :sad:

alexito

04-27-2005, 06:20 PM

great work gaston, def tabara 62 61

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:20 PM

The next match is dedicated to Alma... ;)

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 06:21 PM

That metrosexual needs to be beaten badly, though oddly Lopez has won their only match on clay.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:25 PM

What's funny is that guy, in the score thread, asking you if you think Gaston can do it against Feli, because he dislikes big servers...Since when having a big serve is enough to win on clay? If it was, a certain Andy would be highly interested... :devil:

Action Jackson

04-27-2005, 06:28 PM

I mean I am a bit wary of this match, but Gaston shouldn't have lost in Kitzi, but such is life and Lopez needs to be beaten.

Choupi

04-27-2005, 06:30 PM

I'm always wary when it comes to Gaston's matches. That's a golden rule. But it's time for revenge... :devil:

User id 7816

04-27-2005, 07:18 PM

:banana: these easy wins when Gaston has important stuff to do quickly after the match are so sweet and unexpected;).....even though Feli took 2 sets in their clay match and won...simple fact [even if you dont consider Feli's been off lately] he's got a much improved version of Gaston this time, so you can all enjoy Gaston's beating of Feli.

Sommarsverige

04-27-2005, 08:10 PM

Gaston :clap2: :clap2:

Vale

04-27-2005, 08:26 PM

Even though Feli took 2 sets in their clay match and won...simple fact [even if you dont consider Feli's been off lately] he's got a much improved version of Gaston this time, so you can all enjoy Gaston's beating of Feli.
GREAT RESULT! :banana: :banana:
I think he can beat Feli, as you say he's improved a lot since that defeat!
Besides, he had an easy match and will have a day to rest. I have a feeling he's slowly getting into his stride.
Vamos Gastón!

Choupi

04-27-2005, 09:05 PM

:banana: these easy wins when Gaston has important stuff to do quickly after the match are so sweet and unexpected;).....even though Feli took 2 sets in their clay match and won...simple fact [even if you dont consider Feli's been off lately] he's got a much improved version of Gaston this time, so you can all enjoy Gaston's beating of Feli.
You're right Alma. Feli will face a new version, much stronger...but don't worry, I'll have a little thought for you when Gaston will win the match! ;)

Action Jackson

04-28-2005, 04:43 PM

I not that confident at the moment, but hopefully Gaston can show his tennis is much better than Feli's looks.

Choupi

04-28-2005, 04:49 PM

Well, it's not that I am over confident. But I thought that if I wrote "I'll have a thought for you IF Gaston wins the match", it wouldn't have been correct from a fan who, though she is perfectly aware that the match will be tough, is always wishing her player to win... :)

victoria_maraude

04-28-2005, 04:50 PM

It could be a tough match for Gaston , but i think he can do it. VAMOS GATOOOO!!!!!!!

Action Jackson

04-28-2005, 04:53 PM

If Gaston doesn't get too frustrated he should be able to impose his game on the pretty one, but it's a long time since they played on clay.

No, I am not worried about burnout at all unlike the odd person on GM.

Choupi

04-28-2005, 04:57 PM

There will be no burnout! When you know Gaston and when you have an idea of how he considers his training before RG, you have to understand that there can't be any burnout...but only those who accept to see a little further than their nose can understand such a thing.

Action Jackson

04-28-2005, 05:01 PM

He has his preparation, though I hope in the off-season he can have a better preparation physically.

The only thing that anyone can ask is that he does his best and actually this year the match so far I have been the most proud of was the one with Hrbaty in Australia.

Choupi

04-28-2005, 05:11 PM

And I would add the one against Miyrni.

Action Jackson

04-28-2005, 05:14 PM

The Hrbaty one was a loss that I was proud of his performance and the length of the match I just wish he didn't cramp I mean I could have had fun for another 1 hour at least.

Vale

04-28-2005, 05:14 PM

The only thing that anyone can ask is that he does his best and actually this year the match so far I have been the most proud of was the one with Hrbaty in Australia.
I agree about that match, and I would add the Viña final (which unfortunately most of you couldn't see) where they fought to the death but Gastón was determined he would win and he did so. He was also determined to control his temper in spite of the awful Chilean public, and I think that permitted him to stay more focussed.

Choupi

04-28-2005, 05:16 PM

Well, of all the matches you both are hinting at, I haven't seen any. I haven't seen the one vs Miyrni either...

RogiFan88

04-28-2005, 07:20 PM

Gaston s beat Feli...

User id 7816

04-28-2005, 08:00 PM

personally I am surprised there's a relatively high level of awareness for this match, coz as we know Feli doesn't have anything else but looks and you got this guy who only won RG and has maybe the best clay record over the past year. You do know Gaston would have to be in a Gaston mood to lose this match, if we are being objective and I dont see that one coming, its not like he's playin Nadal.

User id 7816

04-28-2005, 08:04 PM

oh yes, the Hrbaty match surely was the most impessive performance from Gaston this year!..was 3 am when he led 2 tiebreaks to 1, was an exciting mornin for sure, and the loss wasnt as important as the fact he made it so close to beating Hrbaty when noone thought he had a chance!

Vale

04-28-2005, 08:21 PM

[QUOTE=Alma]You do know Gaston would have to be in a Gaston mood to lose this matchQUOTE]

I guess that's the only thing we're afraid of, we know Gastón can beat them all if he's in the right mood. :angel:
But I have good vibes for this tournament!
Vamos Gastón!!! :cat: :cat: :cat:

Tomorow there's more from our boy..and Vale I must say that I have the best(est) vibes for this tournament!!

After a huge sun burn - i had one last year but nothing like this !! - Now I almost lost my voice!!
Not that I scream...because I don't..maybe because of the sun, mixed with a lot of cigarettes , and the nerves..I don't know :lol:

Good luck for tomorow..I am confident!! It's gonna be hard for sure...but I think Gaston can do it!

Take care you all!
And see you soon!

RogiFan88

04-28-2005, 11:09 PM

Gaston, time to get rid of Feli!! ;) [and keep going!]

justClaudia

04-28-2005, 11:39 PM

Gaston, time to get rid of Feli!! ;) [and keep going!]

I hope so too!!

I think it's possible .

RogiFan88

04-29-2005, 03:29 AM

-- > Roland Garros champions CARLOS MOYA, GASTON GAUDIO, ALBERT COSTA and JUAN CARLOS FERRERO were invited to a special celebratory dinner with Estoril Open tournament director Joao Lagos on Tuesday night. The four Grand Slam winners were joined at the tournament director's house by former Estoril Open champion and two-time Roland Garros finalist ALEX CORRETJA. Footage from the evening will be aired on ATP Magazine show in the coming weeks.

http://www.atptennis.com/en/newsand...nsider_0425.asp

Adri

04-29-2005, 05:41 AM

Good luck against Feli!!!

Luckily, I think I'll be home to see the match :banana: VAMOS, GASTÓN!!! :bounce:

Choupi

04-29-2005, 08:17 AM

Count on me, I'll be there too...to follow the livescores... :sad: But if Gaston makes it further, I'll see him tomorrow! :p So come on Gaston!!!!!

alexito

04-29-2005, 12:26 PM

I will see the match gaston vs feli in tv in live, en few minute for foxsports latino.

Choupi

04-29-2005, 01:26 PM

Lucky you, Alexito! :) enjoy it...

The match is about to begin. At least, that's what the order of play said. Still nothing on the livescores though...

Vale

04-29-2005, 01:35 PM

I will see the match gaston vs feli in tv in live, en few minute for foxsports latino.
Enjoy it Alexito! :D I will be slaving at my desk :eek: watching the livescore!
VAMOS GASTON!!!!!!! :cat: :cat: :cat:

Choupi

04-29-2005, 02:08 PM

Vale, I'm here too. Not at work though, but hey... We're here to cheer for our man, aren't we? I wonder if there are others around...

Choupi

04-29-2005, 02:37 PM

Hehehe! Both names of Feli And Gaston are on the score board. Serious things are about to begin. Vale, it seems it's only you and me here now.

Vamos Gaston!

Vale

04-29-2005, 02:38 PM

HERE WE GO, CHOUPI!
I hope I'm not using up all my prayers, but before and during the matches I pray that everything will work out!

Choupi

04-29-2005, 02:40 PM

Vale, where I am, I can scream and yell as loud as I feel like, without bothering anybody, apart from my cat, but she's kinda used to it now... :D
How's it for you?

He's done it. He's reached the semis. That means I'm gonna be able to watch him live tomorrow!!!!!!!! :p

Vale

04-29-2005, 03:48 PM

WE WON!!!!!! 6-2, 6-2!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
First reports I've had about the match: Gastón played with Feli like the proverbial cat with an unfortunate mouse! :worship:

jasmine(usa)

04-29-2005, 03:55 PM

WE WON!!!!!! 6-2, 6-2!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
First reports I've had about the match: Gastón played with Feli like the proverbial cat with an unfortunate mouse! :worship::lol: I like that report. Great win for Gaston. You're a lucky girl, choupi.;) Wish I could see him play.:sad:

RogiFan88

04-29-2005, 04:48 PM

That's the way to do it, Gasti! (Thanks for ousting Feli.) VAMOS vs GGL!

Denaon

04-29-2005, 05:17 PM

:wavey: Hi everyone!!!! :banana: I stopped by just to make the ":cat: won dance" :dance:

Another match ,another victory :worship: ...there's not much to say about today , really. Gaston played well ,but he didn't have to make a big effort actually..Feli was never really there..nothin was coming out well for him. He had two or three good shots..and was pretty much it.

Gaston totally lead the game since it started..with so much confidence..that was quite impressive. He was completly calm ,relaxed. But off course the damn foot faults were there.. :lol: I even laughed at the first one ,cause I was especting it..Gaston is not Gaston without his foot faults!! :angel:

About tomorow..I have to say that I'm a bit concerned.
I saw Guillermo Garcia Lopez playing this week...ok ok it was Pim Pim who I saw him beating , and we all know Joachim's game on clay - still he played very well..he's very good on clay.

So fingers crossed..very tight!!

Take care you all!! :wavey:

Denaon

04-29-2005, 08:11 PM

Denaon, is that a robotech avatar?
Yes, it is, it seems that argies are the ones that remember Robotech!!!

Choupi

04-29-2005, 09:27 PM

:mad: I'm gonna be able to watch the match. But at 2am... :o They'll only show the 1st semi live in the afternoon...So that means that if I wanna see it, I'd better avoid the livescores here. Though I doubt I'll resist... :sad: Gaston, please, make the final, so that I can watch your match live! :)

baubaby

04-29-2005, 09:58 PM

Will Gaston play Hamburg?? He should play Rome and Hamburg and take a rest right?

Choupi

04-29-2005, 10:02 PM

He's supposed to not stop playing before RG...so that means, Rome, Hamburg and Düsseldorf.

alexito

04-30-2005, 12:51 AM

today, gaston was perfect, feli no could nothing, gaston no left him.

Adri

04-30-2005, 02:14 AM

I could see the match indeed :D! On Fox Sports too. Yes, he was almost perfect today amd Feli couldn't do a thing. The commentators were all compliments for Gastón :aparty:!!!

I won't be getting the semifinals live either, Choupi, but a few hours later. It's alright, I'd probably be asleep by the time he's playing live, hehe :p!

I had a trip planned for tomorrow, to go see the Davis Cup tie between Venezuela and Canada [Americas Group 1 semifinal], but I couldn't get tickets... I'm very mad, but at least I'll be able to see Gastón play so it's not all bad! ;)

RogiFan88

04-30-2005, 02:17 AM

Adri, were today's matches all rained out? No scores on the DC site.

Action Jackson

04-30-2005, 05:59 AM

Yes, he is through to the semis, and that's all that he is through to. He hasn't got a walk up start to the final at all.

He did a good job and giving it to the pretty one, but that's now past and onward bound.

StKnight

04-30-2005, 06:53 AM

Vamos,Gato!

Vale

04-30-2005, 03:34 PM

Gastón will be on court any moment now!

VAMOS GASTON!!!!!!!!!!!! :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat:

Choupi

04-30-2005, 03:38 PM

Yes Vale. Carlos has just retired from his match against Robredo. I've seen how it went and I must say that, though I wanted Tommy to reach the final, I'm kinda sad it happened that way.

But now, time to cheer for our man. And of course, those commentators have confirmed that the match would be shown at 2am... :mad:

Now tomorrow I will have to sit back and enjoy following the Final because I like both of these guys. I just want a good Final :yeah:

Is it best of 5? Or 3?

Action Jackson

04-30-2005, 05:50 PM

Best of 3

Time out to take out Crampredo. Normally I wouldn't care too much, but this guy is not a player I have much respect for.

User id 7816

04-30-2005, 05:53 PM

U can do it Gaston :worship:

Choupi

04-30-2005, 05:53 PM

Well, Tommy won't be too tired tomorrow, as Carlos has retired after the beginning of the 2nd set. And what I have seen from that match lets me think that it hasn't been tiring...so the good excuse of the cramps, he'd better forget about it! :devil:

I doubt I'll watch the replay of that match that night. I think I'm gonna programm the vcr and let it work for me. I wanna be fit for tomorrow afternoon, to watch that final live!!! :p

Action Jackson

04-30-2005, 05:57 PM

That's not the point actually I just hope Gaudio can drill him at the net early in the match and serve well.

Choupi

04-30-2005, 06:00 PM

We'll see that tomorrow...of course, I'll record that match too. :) While watching it live and yelling as loud as I can, frightening whoever will pass by in the streets! :devil:

Adri

04-30-2005, 06:19 PM

VAMOS, GASTÓN!!! On the final and for the title!!! :aparty: :bounce:!!!

Haha, couldn't resist. I can watch the matches tonight, but I had to check the scores :p...

Adri, were today's matches all rained out? No scores on the DC site.
Yes, Rogi... it started raining half an hour before the start, and it was pretty heavy. All matches were suspended, hopefully they can play today (and it'll finish Monday) :)

sonatinca

04-30-2005, 06:52 PM

That's just great!!! Just got back from Nizhny Novgorod and here such good news!!!
Vamos Gaston!!!!!!!!!!!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Vale

04-30-2005, 08:11 PM

:banana: :banana: GASTON! GASTON! :banana: :banana:

I haven´t been in touch before because I´m just recovering after this match!When Gastón started playing badly serving for the first set, I got so nervous that I left my husband to suffer and went off to bed with a splitting headache. He called me back when we were halfway through the third! :rolleyes: Of course I eavesdropped in the meantime, ;) and he then gave me the low-down on the match and I´ve been reading all the first reactions in papers.

Conclusions? Perhaps this is a more important triumph than when he´s playing his best tennis. From what I could see, he wasn´t satisfied with his game and wasn´t risking deep shots. This let GGL play his powerful game, which together with the lack of winners on Gastón´s part, permitted him to put up a great fight. Gastón threw down his racquet, cursed his mother, etc., and I think he gave up the second set for lost.

BUT that´s where his new-found self-awareness took over. He played as if he´s convinced he´s a Top Five and displayed all his will-power and concentration to come back into the match and show his rival who´s the boss! :worship: With great backhand shots and drops there was nothing GGL could do in the end. That´s why I think winning a match in this way tells us a lot about Gastón´s stamina at the moment.
Tomorrow will be difficult, but all finals are. Robredo played over an hour in doubles with Chela, so they both will be a little tired, but apparently the final is to the best of three.

VAMOS GASTON!!! :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat: :cat:

Vale

04-30-2005, 08:48 PM

http://www.estorilopen.net/

Gaudio: "Today it was tough because he played really good. I won the
first set because I think I was a little bit lucky. In the second
set, I couldn't do anything, everything was for him, he was going
for every shot and it was really tough. In the third, I was 1-1
serving 15-40 and I don't know how I came back, but I did it."

On being in his third final in 2005: "I hope tomorrow I can win
another title, especially being so close to Roland Garros. It would
be great for the confidence. Against Tommy [Robredo], we have always
played very tough matches. The last time he defeated me was in the
final of Barcelona 2004, in five sets. He was playing really good at
that time and then he got injured. I know that now he really wants
to come back so I expect a difficult meeting tomorrow.

"Since the last time we've played things have changed and many good
things have happened [referring to Roland Garros] and I think this
could definitely help me tomorrow."

RogiFan88

04-30-2005, 08:50 PM

Vamos, Gaston!

justClaudia

05-01-2005, 12:14 AM

Good luck for tomorow Gaston!!

Tommy will be hard for sure , but I think Gaston has enough game for him.
Btw tomorow is Tommy's B-day.. and he his super motivated to win a title in his day..but I think Gaston will ruin his party..at least I hope.

justClaudia

05-01-2005, 12:38 AM

Oh and another thing..totally off topic - and very personal .. but..anyway.

Marcela is here, with him. She barely speaks..I think she is a bit shy.
But she seems nice , Gaston his happy one can tell that..so that's why I mentioned . I believe its good for him ,for his game too, have a good relationship with a nice girl. A supportive girl , and she seems to be.
Ok , the end of Gaston's private life.

Yanina

05-01-2005, 03:25 AM

Good luck Gastón!!

Vamos Arg!!!

Com'on Nalbaaaaaaaaa!!

janis*

Choupi

05-01-2005, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the updates Claudia. And Happy Birthday Tommy! That's the sole nice things that I wish to you today! :devil: Seriously, I hope it's gonna be a great match from both players.

Corina2605

05-01-2005, 09:13 AM

Good luck to Gaston today!!!! Take revenge!!!! VAMOS GASTON!!!!

I will be playing tennis competition as well this afternoon, so I hope there will be two results for me to be happy about :)

Choupi

05-01-2005, 09:45 AM

Well good luck then Corina...and please, keep us posted! :)

Action Jackson

05-01-2005, 09:53 AM

I just hope Gaston is focused and ready to go and takes any chances that come his way. Take this prick out in straight sets.

Choupi

05-01-2005, 02:58 PM

Gaston and Tommy are on the court, still warming up. Serious things are gonna begin... :devil:

sigmagirl91

05-01-2005, 03:05 PM

I can't wait either. This should be good.

Action Jackson

05-01-2005, 03:07 PM

Time to improve that record in finals.

sigmagirl91

05-01-2005, 03:24 PM

Gaston serving
*2-1 30-0

sigmagirl91

05-01-2005, 03:27 PM

3-1* Robredo serving
15-all

Action Jackson

05-01-2005, 03:31 PM

4-1 he has the double break

No time to celebrate, he has to focus and not think about the beach.

Action Jackson

05-01-2005, 03:35 PM

5-1

Gaston is doing the right thing, as he long as he can keep relaxed and moving well and he's hitting very good length, then Crampredo shouldn't beat him.

Betty

05-01-2005, 03:41 PM

5-1

Gaston is doing the right thing, as he long as he can keep relaxed and moving well and he's hitting very good length, then Crampredo shouldn't beat him.

Sure it was a bit of a Mickey Mouse title, but after that crap in Barcelona last year it's a special win.

Choupi

05-01-2005, 05:02 PM

Wow...I love the new title of that thread! :p And oh boy, what a match!!! :worship: The score doesn't really say so but it's been tighter than it seems. The only "easy" part has been the 1st set. I'm glad to have been able to watch it and record it!!!! :D

Action Jackson

05-01-2005, 05:04 PM

He's won a title now, but there are much bigger tests ahead than Robredo.

Choupi

05-01-2005, 05:08 PM

Yes there are. But let us enjoy that special taste of the victory...Unlike yesterday, and though the score doesn't say so, he hasn't thrown away the 2nd set. He's kept on fighting, till the end. He hasn't lost focus. OK. He's broken a racket and cursed a bit, but it didn't last...He's shown he could remain focused even when outplayed by Robredo in the 2nd set.

User id 7816

05-01-2005, 05:11 PM

:woohoo: congrats Gaston!
again he had his moments and lack of concentration but managed to do the job in the end, and finally he's the champ!! :worship:

even more confidence for the upcoming tourneys, and hopefully he'll do as well in Rome! :)

Action Jackson

05-01-2005, 05:11 PM

I am enjoying the victory more than most because of his opponent who I can't stand, but he got the W and that's what I like most about it.

It wasn't the most challenging tournament, but as long as he can remain focused when he plays the big boys, then there are good things that lie ahead.

You made us suffer, but it´s the third final you win this year!
As one of the Argentine papers said, each time he´s reached the semis, he ended up winning. Now he´ll have to work on those second sets...

Choupi

05-01-2005, 05:14 PM

And winning that 3rd title of the year 2005 places him 3rd behind Federer and Nadal on the list of those who have won the more titles for 2005! :D